MSc Creative Sound Design & Audiovisual Media at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The programme provides advanced training in creative practice with sound and audiovisual technologies, relevant to practising musicians, sound designers, digital artists and the creative industries. Students use the School's recording studios, Audio Lab and Media Lab.

Faculty: College of Arts & Humanities | Department: School of Culture & Creative Arts | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core courses (Sound Shaping and Design, Creative Sound Recording, Thinking Through Sound and Media, Audiovisual Composition, Creative Sound & Media Performance), one optional course in semester 2 (e.g. Sonic Arts: Sound for Narrative Film, Music Cities, The Global Music Industries) and a summer Creative Sound & Media Portfolio.

Career pathways

Careers in the creative industries, particularly sound design and sound production.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject; a 2.2 Honours degree may be considered. Applicants should have some experience of studying, working or creating with sound, audiovisual media, digital media or music technology; substantial relevant experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications. A personal statement outlining relevant experience and two or three examples of audio or video work (as links) are required. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0. International and EU applicants apply in rounds for September 2027 entry (Round 1: 1 October to 5 November 2026; final Round 6: 14 May to 8 July 2027); UK applicants: 24 August 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee (Home and rUK) Source

International applicants: GBP 27,390 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee (International and EU) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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